buying tires need advice
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buying tires need advice
i was thinking of buying these tires for my bike. I just wanted to know what you guys think.
This is the back tire-
NEW RADIAL EDGE MOTORCYCLE TIRE 190/50-17 190/50ZR17
Here is the front-DUNLOP SPORTMAX D204 130/70ZR-16 GP RADIAL
I think it will work. i'm buying these off of ebay. im not sure if they will match up ok? I have a 1996 cbr.
This is the back tire-
NEW RADIAL EDGE MOTORCYCLE TIRE 190/50-17 190/50ZR17
Here is the front-DUNLOP SPORTMAX D204 130/70ZR-16 GP RADIAL
I think it will work. i'm buying these off of ebay. im not sure if they will match up ok? I have a 1996 cbr.
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The numbers in the tire size refer to its width, aspect ratio, and wheel diameter. "190/50ZR17" means the tire is 190 mm wide, has an aspect ratio (that is, the width divided by the height) of 50%, and fits on a 17" rim.
"R" means radial tire. They're all radials nowadays. Speed ratings are usually inserted before the "R." The most common speed ratings are HR (good for 130mph), VR (149 mph), and ZR (more than 149 mph).
different rubber compounds for different types of riding, if you are into track runs/canyons etc...then you would want a soft compound rubber tire that sticks to the pavement (down fall is tire wear is quicker)
if you just commute or do long road trips....then you would want a harder compound which gets high mileage (lasts longer but not good for the twisties)
or you can get a "dual compound" tire....which is the rubber in the center is hard and softer on the sides (kind of get the best of both worlds) however the tire in more expensive.......e.g. Michelin Power 2CT
"R" means radial tire. They're all radials nowadays. Speed ratings are usually inserted before the "R." The most common speed ratings are HR (good for 130mph), VR (149 mph), and ZR (more than 149 mph).
different rubber compounds for different types of riding, if you are into track runs/canyons etc...then you would want a soft compound rubber tire that sticks to the pavement (down fall is tire wear is quicker)
if you just commute or do long road trips....then you would want a harder compound which gets high mileage (lasts longer but not good for the twisties)
or you can get a "dual compound" tire....which is the rubber in the center is hard and softer on the sides (kind of get the best of both worlds) however the tire in more expensive.......e.g. Michelin Power 2CT
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